Positive Thinking

Recently in my reading, there have been several references to the power of positive thinking. The consensus is that this is a very real and powerful tool. If you believe it will happen, it (whatever "it" is) will. Just thinking and expecting something to happen, or to come to you, will make it happen, or will bring it to you.

I have to believe that this does work. Worrying gets you nowhere -- it can't change anything. However, to expect something to happen -- something good -- is the first step in making that good thing really happen. The mind seeks out ways to help it to happen. Then the body will folow the mind's thoughts and energies. Before you know it, you are making the good thing happen. And it all starts with thinking good thoughts -- thinking about what you want.

An example: You hate your job. Instead of just thinking how much you hate it, you start to think how you can change it. You really are the only person who can change your life. You daydream about your ideal job; could be an attorney, or a medical technician, or some other profession that seems totally out of reach. Whatever this ideal job is, ask yourself how you can get there. If you want to be an attorney, you can start at the local community college and just keep moving forward. If your first reaction is, "but I'll be 45 years old (or 50 or ?) by the time I'm done with school," remember you're going to be 45 or 50 anyway -- why not have something to show for it?

It can be done; it has been done. It all starts with thinking you can. That's the power of positive thinking. On that note, I know that sooner or later I will sell my writing.